An Interesting Saif

A.alnakkas · 6th May 2012, 10:38 PM

Bump, Anyone can advice on the origin of this blade??

David R · 7th May 2012, 12:39 AM

It looks like an Indian blade to me. According to Russel Robinson the blades which widened a little to the point were fighting blades, and the tapered ones for hunting....yer pays yer money and takes yer choice on that one. I have two tulwars with similar blades in them. Check for the "Indian ricasso" at the base of the blade, or traces there was one there, which would confirm the ID.
The bottom one has such a thick spine it is nearly T section, also signed, but I don't know who.

A.alnakkas · 7th May 2012, 12:54 AM

Hey David,

I first thought this one an indian blade. But no ricasso but it could be shortened? The fittings on the blade seems palastinians, especially the scabbard. Will show photos soon. Its not uncommon though for bedouins in Palastine to adopt Syrian/Badawi whatever style though :P

Could be a local made blade? I am thinking of etching it...

Dom · 7th May 2012, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

The fittings on the blade seems palastinians, especially the scabbard. Will show photos soon.

Salam Alaikum ya Khouya
once again, you are getting the best

but awaiting for the other pics, before to deliver my appreciations

mabrouk, alf mabrouk

à +

Dom

7th May 2012, 12:39 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	It looks like an Indian blade to me. According to Russel Robinson the blades which widened a little to the point were fighting blades, and the tapered ones for hunting....yer pays yer money and takes yer choice on that one. I have two tulwars with similar blades in them. Check for the "Indian ricasso" at the base of the blade, or traces there was one there, which would confirm the ID. The bottom one has such a thick spine it is nearly T section, also signed, but I don't know who. Attached Images Last edited by David R; 7th May 2012 at 12:46 AM. Reason: Added pic.

6th May 2012, 10:38 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Bump, Anyone can advice on the origin of this blade??

7th May 2012, 12:54 AM	#3
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Hey David, I first thought this one an indian blade. But no ricasso but it could be shortened? The fittings on the blade seems palastinians, especially the scabbard. Will show photos soon. Its not uncommon though for bedouins in Palastine to adopt Syrian/Badawi whatever style though :P Could be a local made blade? I am thinking of etching it...